Wheel Bearing Housing, AWD, Removing And Installing: Removing

-- Loosen the connection between the drive axle and wheel hub, refer to DRIVE AXLE THREADED CONNECTION, LOOSENING AND TIGHTENING .

-- Remove the rear wheel, refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .

-- Disconnect the connector -1- from the Left Rear ABS Wheel Speed Sensor -G46- or the Right Rear ABS Wheel Speed Sensor -G44-.

Fig 1: Connector, Right Bolts & Bracket

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-- Remove the bolt -2- and the bracket with lines -3-, if equipped.

-- Remove the bolt -2- and the rear speed sensor -1-.

Fig 2: Bolt -2- And Rear Speed Sensor -1-

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-- Remove the brake caliper and brake rotor from the wheel bearing housing and (refer to [[Editorial:Find destination]] ), guide them past the suspension and secure them to the body.

-- Remove the bolts -1- and the cover plate -2-.

Fig 3: Bolts -1- And Cover Plate -2-

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Vehicles with Steel Suspension 

-- Remove the coil spring, refer to Removing .

Vehicles with Air Suspension 

-- Remove air spring Removing .

Continuation for All Vehicles 

Fig 4: Nut And Eccentric Washer

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-- Mark the installed position of the adjusting screw -1- to the wheel bearing housing -2-.

-- Remove the nut -4- and the shim -3-.

-- Remove the adjusting screw.

-- Remove the bolt -4-.

Fig 5: Eccentric Bolt -1-, Subframe -2- & Bolt -4- & Tie Rod -5-

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-- Remove the bolt -arrow- and the washer between the wheel bearing housing and the shock absorber.

Fig 6: Bolt And Washer

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-- Remove the nut -3-.

Fig 7: Bolt -1- And Spacer Tube -2- And Nut -3-

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-- Remove the bolt -1- and the spacer -2-.

-- Tip the wheel bearing housing to the side and remove the drive axle from it.

-- Remove the wheel bearing housing.